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Palamenghi L, Usta D, Leone S, Graffigna G. Food-Related Behavioral Patterns in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: The Role of Food Involvement and Health Engagement. Nutrients 2024; 16:1185. [PMID: 38674876 PMCID: PMC11054402 DOI: 10.3390/nu16081185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Nutrition has been acknowledged as crucial in IBD and is relevant to patients' motives behind food choices, which are affected by health engagement (HE) and food involvement (FI). This study aimed to profile IBD patients according to their levels of health engagement and food involvement to identify patterns of different motives behind food choices, particularly regarding the use of food to regulate mood. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 890 Italian IBD patients who completed an online survey in April 2021. We measured health engagement, food involvement, motives behind food choices, emotional states, and food-related quality of life (Fr-QoL). K-means cluster analysis was performed to identify participants with similar levels of health engagement and food involvement. Four clusters were identified: "Health-conscious (high HE, low FI)", "Balanced (high HE, high FI)", "Hedonist (high FI, low HE)", and "Careless (low FI, low HE)". Clusters with high FI are inclined toward seeking pleasurable food, but when supported with high health engagement, individuals were less prone to use food to manage mood. Groups with higher health engagement demonstrated lower hospitalization rates and relapses and better Fr-QoL. Profiling IBD patients regarding FI and HE could aid clinicians in identifying individuals at greater risk of maladaptive food-related behaviors.
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- Lorenzo Palamenghi
- EngageMinds HUB—Consumer, Food & Health Engagement Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 26100 Cremona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.G.)
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- EngageMinds HUB—Consumer, Food & Health Engagement Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 26100 Cremona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.G.)
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- National Association for Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AMICI ETS), 20125 Milan, Italy;
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- EngageMinds HUB—Consumer, Food & Health Engagement Research Center, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 26100 Cremona, Italy; (L.P.); (G.G.)
- Faculty of Psychology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, 20123 Milan, Italy
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Chu NY, Watson KE, Al Hamarneh YN, Yushko L, Tsuyuki RT, Smyth P. Evaluating the impact of patient-reported outcome measures on depression and anxiety levels in people with multiple sclerosis: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:53. [PMID: 36732694 PMCID: PMC9893570 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03090-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting multiple functional aspects of patients' lives. Depression and anxiety are common amongst persons with MS (PwMS). There has been an interest in utilizing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to capture and systematically assess patient's perceptions of their MS experience in addition to other clinical measures, but PROMs are not usually collected in routine clinical practice. Therefore, this study aims to systematically incorporate periodic electronically administered PROMs into the care of PwMS to evaluate its effects on depression and anxiety. METHODS A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with patients allocated 1:1 to either intervention or conservative treatment groups. Patients in the intervention group will complete PROMs at the start of the study and then every 6 months for 1 year, in addition to having their MS healthcare provider prompted to view their scores. The conservative treatment group will complete PROMs at the start of the study and again after 12 months, and their neurologist will not be able to view their scores. For both groups, pre-determined critical PROM scores will trigger an alert to the patient's MS provider. The difference in change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale score between the intervention and conservative treatment groups at 12 months will be the primary outcome, along with difference in Consultation Satisfaction Questionnaire and CollaboRATE scores at 12 months, and proportion and type of healthcare provider intervention/alerts initiated by different PROMs as secondary outcomes. DISCUSSION This study will determine the feasibility of utilizing PROMs on an interval basis and its effects on the psychological well-being of PwMS. Findings of this study will provide evidence on use of PROMs in future MS clinical practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial is registered at the National Institutes of Health United States National Library of Medicine, ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04979546 . Registered on July 28, 2021.
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- Nathan Y. Chu
- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XDepartment of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Alberta, 7-132B Clinical Sciences Building, 8440 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7 Canada
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XEPICORE (Epidemiology Coordinating and Research) Centre, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XEPICORE (Epidemiology Coordinating and Research) Centre, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada ,grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XDepartment of Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XEPICORE (Epidemiology Coordinating and Research) Centre, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XEPICORE (Epidemiology Coordinating and Research) Centre, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada ,grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XDepartment of Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada ,grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XDepartment of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB Canada
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- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XDepartment of Medicine, Division of Neurology, University of Alberta, 7-132B Clinical Sciences Building, 8440 112 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7 Canada
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Yu M, Jelinek G, Simpson-Yap S, Neate S, Nag N. Self-reported ongoing adherence to diet is associated with lower depression, fatigue, and disability, in people with multiple sclerosis. Front Nutr 2023; 10:979380. [PMID: 36937366 PMCID: PMC10014880 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.979380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Introduction Increasingly, dietary improvements have been shown to have positive associations with health outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). However, adhering to a MS-specific or high-quality diet may be a challenge. We therefore assessed the level of diet-adherence necessary to improve health outcomes of depression, fatigue, and disability. Methods Data from an international population of pwMS followed over 7.5 years (n = 671) were analyzed. Self-reported diet quality via diet habits questionnaire (DHQ), and adherence to six MS-diets [Ashton Embry Best Bet, McDougall, Overcoming MS (OMS), Paleolithic (Paleo), Swank, and Wahls] were queried at two timepoints. Four levels of diet adherence were assessed: non-adherence at either timepoint; ceased at second timepoint; commenced at second timepoint; and ongoing at both timepoints. Associations between adherence to OMS and high-quality diet (DHQ score > median) with depression, fatigue, and disability, were assessed by log-binomial regression models adjusted for confounders. Results Forty-two percent of pwMS reported ongoing-adherence to a MS-diet at both timepoints, OMS (33%), Swank (4%), Wahls (1.5%), other (<1%). Of these, only OMS-diet adherence was analyzed for associations due to data availability. Ongoing-adherence to the OMS-diet or a high-quality diet, was associated with lower depression compared to non-adherence [OMS: Risk ratios (RR) = 0.80, p = 0.021; DHQ: RR = 0.78, p = 0.009] and ceased-adherence (OMS: RR = 0.70, p = 0.008; DHQ: RR = 0.70, p = 0.010), respectively. Ongoing-adherence to OMS-diet was associated with lower fatigue (RR = 0.71, p = 0.031) and lower severe disability (RR = 0.43, p = 0.033) compared to ceased-adherence. Conclusion Results suggest potential benefits of adherence to the OMS- or a high-quality diet on MS health outcomes, with ongoing-adherence likely best. Diet modification and maintenance may serve as a point of intervention to manage MS symptoms, especially depression, in pwMS.
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- Maggie Yu
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
- Clinical Research Outcomes Unit, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Nupur Nag,
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Neate SL, Bevens W, Jelinek PL, Gray KM, Weiland TJ, Nag N, Simpson-Yap S, Jelinek GA, Yu M, Reece JC. A multiple sclerosis lifestyle behavior online course: Qualitative analysis of participants' motivations, expectations and experiences. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1022185. [PMID: 36568793 PMCID: PMC9768550 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1022185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Modification of lifestyle-related risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) has been associated with improved health outcomes when compared with standard medical management alone. Based on an existing lifestyle modification program offered as a residential workshop, the MS Online Course (MSOC) was developed to translate the workshop into an online intervention. We performed a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), to assess the feasibility concepts of accessibility, learnability and desirability through quantitative and qualitative analyzes. In the present study, we performed additional qualitative analyzes to explore participants' motivations, expectations, and experiences of the MSOC. This study aims to complement prior feasibility analyzes and inform recruitment strategies and course content redevelopment so that its effectiveness may be assessed by examining behavior change and health outcomes in a future larger RCT. Methods Participants were recruited via online advertisements and randomized to either: the standard care course, containing material sourced from public facing MS websites; or the intervention course, based on an evidence-based lifestyle modification program for people with MS. Course completers were invited to participate in semi-structured interviews. Within a qualitative paradigm, reflexive thematic analysis of interviews was undertaken. Results Of 31 eligible participants, 17 completed the MSOC and 14 agreed to be interviewed. Four themes were identified in this analysis: (1) "Wanting to help others" (helping through volunteering, contributing to knowledge base, spreading the word; (2) "Seeking knowledge" (confirmation of existing knowledge; obtaining new knowledge, relevant, credible information); (3) "Doing what I can to help myself" (understanding lifestyle modification, changing my lifestyle, remaining well); and (4) "Changing attitudes" (finding positivity, feeling more confident and in control). Conclusions Participants were motivated to help others through research, help themselves by improving knowledge and to find ways to better manage their MS. Expectations included obtaining credible, reliable information, to substantiate existing knowledge, and to further understand lifestyle modification. Participants' experiences included confirmation of and obtaining new knowledge, and early implementation of modified lifestyle behaviors. These insights surrounding participants' motivations, expectations and experiences will assist in recruitment strategies, course redevelopment and outcome measures for the future RCT to examine the effectiveness of the MSOC.
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- Sandra L. Neate
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia,*Correspondence: Sandra L. Neate
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia,MS Flagship, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Rimmer JH. Addressing Disability Inequities: Let's Stop Admiring the Problem and Do Something about It. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11886. [PMID: 36231189 PMCID: PMC9565910 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191911886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The healthcare system and public health community are often underprepared to support the needs of people with disabilities and to include them equitably in wellness programs (e.g., exercise, leisure, nutrition, stress management) offered to the general community. Consequently, the vast majority of people with disabilities are unable to make the transition from "patient" to "participant," which contributes to many of the health disparities reported in this population. People with disabilities have a disproportionately higher rate of acquiring secondary conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular comorbidity, pain, fatigue, depression, deconditioning, and type 2 diabetes, often resulting from poor access to home and community-based health promotion/wellness programs that include physical activity, nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep hygiene, among others. Achieving health equity in people with disabilities requires a multi-stage approach that includes person-centered referral to wellness programs, empowering people with disabilities to become self-managers of their own health and ensuring that community-based programs and services are inclusive. A three-stage model for addressing health and wellness needs across the home and community settings is described, which is currently being used in a large federally funded center in the US with potential generalizability across the world.
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- James H Rimmer
- School of Health Professions, Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35206, USA
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Bevens W, Weiland TJ, Gray K, Neate SL, Nag N, Simpson-Yap S, Reece J, Yu M, Jelinek GA. The Feasibility of a Web-Based Educational Lifestyle Program for People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front Public Health 2022; 10:852214. [PMID: 35570898 PMCID: PMC9092338 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.852214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Modifiable lifestyle factors are important to aid people with multiple sclerosis in the self-management of their disease. Current self-management programs are limited by their face-to-face mode of delivery but there is immense potential with the internet to deliver these programs effectively. Objective The aims of this study are to assess the feasibility of a digitalized educational lifestyle self-management program for people with MS. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, people with MS were randomly allocated to participate in a 6-week tailored web-based educational lifestyle program or 6-week generic standard-care educational course, and were blinded to their allocation. Participants were recruited through multiple sclerosis (MS) Societies in four countries: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. The primary outcome was to assess acceptability of the program defined as percentage completion of all modules at 6-weeks post-course commencement. Secondary outcomes included evaluating participant responses to the follow-up survey across three domains: accessibility, learnability, and desirability. Results Thirty-five participants from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US completed the baseline survey and were randomized. Four participants were deemed ineligible due to incomplete baseline data; therefore, nine out of 15 and eight out of 16 participants completed 100% of the course in the intervention and standard-care arm courses, respectively. Conclusions This study found that this web-based educational lifestyle program is a feasible means of delivering educational content to people with MS via the internet according to our a priori targets of >40% of participants in the intervention arm, and >25% in the control arm to completing 100% of the course. It is therefore appropriate to evaluate this intervention further in a large, randomized controlled trial. Trial registration This study was prospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ID: ACTRN12621000245897).
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- William Bevens
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia.,Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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Simpson-Yap S, Nag N, Jakaria M, Jelinek GA, Neate S. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of diet adherence and relationship with diet quality in an international cohort of people with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2021; 56:103307. [PMID: 34627006 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.103307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diet has been associated with the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple diets, varying in recommendations, have been proposed as beneficial to people with MS. The characteristics of those who follow specific diet-programs and the relationships of these diet-programs with diet quality is under-explored. METHODS Data from the HOLISM study were analysed. Adherence to selected MS-specific diets (Ashton Embry Best Bet, McDougall, Overcoming MS (OMS), Palaeolithic, Swank, and Wahls Elimination) were each queried on 5-point Likert scales, and moderate (≥3/5) and rigorous (≥4/5) adherence defined. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of adherence were evaluated by log-binomial regression. Relationships of diet-program adherence with diet quality as measured by Diet Habits Questionnaire were assessed by linear and log-binomial regression, as appropriate, adjusted for age, sex, socioeconomic status (SES), education, and clinically significant fatigue. RESULTS Forty-nine percent of participants reported at least 12-month adherence to a diet-program for their MS. Of these, 31.3% rigorously adhered to OMS, 4.9% to Swank, 1.7% to Wahls, and <1.5% to other diet-programs. Only adherence to any diet-program, OMS, Wahls, and Swank, were quantitatively assessed. Females, and participants of lower-than-average SES and longer disease duration were less adherent to any diet-program for MS, as well as those with higher disability, more clinically significant fatigue, greater depression risk, and more comorbidities. Those with higher-than-average SES were more adherent, as were those with higher physical and mental quality of life. Similar relationships were seen for OMS diet-program adherence. Adherence to Wahls diet-program was higher among those with progressive MS types and longer disease duration. No associations were found for adherence to Swank diet-program. Overall diet quality was higher among participants following any diet-program, particularly OMS and Swank, but not Wahls. CONCLUSION Greater adherence to MS specific diets was associated with higher SES, and higher quality of life. Following any diet program was associated with higher overall diet quality, with those adhering to the OMS diet having the highest diet quality. These results may inform health professionals in providing guidance to patients regarding diet in MS.
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- Steve Simpson-Yap
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC, Australia; Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Australia.
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, The University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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Zeng Y, Guo Y, Li L, Hong YA, Li Y, Zhu M, Zeng C, Zhang H, Cai W, Liu C, Wu S, Chi P, Monroe-Wise A, Hao Y, Ho RTH. Relationship Between Patient Engagement and Depressive Symptoms Among People Living With HIV in a Mobile Health Intervention: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e20847. [PMID: 33118956 PMCID: PMC7661233 DOI: 10.2196/20847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Associations between higher levels of patient engagement and better health outcomes have been found in face-to-face interventions; studies on such associations with mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been limited and the results are inconclusive. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between patient engagement in an mHealth intervention and depressive symptoms using repeated measures of both patient engagement and patient outcomes at 4 time points. METHODS Data were drawn from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an mHealth intervention aimed at reducing depressive symptoms among people living with HIV and elevated depressive symptoms. We examined the association between patient engagement and depressive symptoms in the intervention group (n=150) where participants received an adapted cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) course and physical activity promotion on their WeChat social media app. Depressive symptoms were repeatedly measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at baseline and 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months. Patient engagement was correspondingly measured by the completion rate, frequency of items completed, and time spent on the program at 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months. Latent growth curve models (LGCMs) were used to explore the relationship between patient engagement and depressive symptoms at multiple time points in the intervention. RESULTS The mean PHQ-9 scores were 10.2 (SD 4.5), 7.7 (SD 4.8), 6.5 (SD 4.7), and 6.7 (SD 4.1) at baseline, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months, respectively. The mean completion rates were 50.6% (SD 31.8%), 51.5% (SD 32.2%), and 50.8% (SD 33.7%) at 1, 2, and 3 months, respectively; the average frequencies of items completed were 18.0 (SD 14.6), 32.6 (SD 24.8), and 47.5 (SD 37.2) at 1, 2, and 3 months, respectively, and the mean times spent on the program were 32.7 (SD 66.7), 65.4 (SD 120.8), and 96.4 (SD 180.4) minutes at 1, 2, and 3 months, respectively. LGCMs showed good model fit and indicated that a higher completion rate (β at 3 months=-2.184, P=.048) and a greater frequency of items completed (β at 3 months=-0.018, P=.04) were associated with fewer depressive symptoms at 3 months. Although not significant, similar trends were found in the abovementioned relationships at 1 and 2 months. There was no significant relationship between time spent on the program and depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed a positive association between patient engagement and health outcomes at 3 months of an mHealth intervention using LGCMs and repeated measures data. The results underscore the importance of improving patient engagement in mHealth interventions to improve patient-centered health outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR-IPR-17012606; https://tinyurl.com/yxb64mef. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1186/s12889-018-5693-1.
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- Yu Zeng
- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Sun Yat-sen Center for Global Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Guangzhou Number Eight People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Health Administration and Policy, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, United States
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- South Carolina SmartState Center of Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States.,Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- National Center of AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Guangzhou Number Eight People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Guangzhou Number Eight People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Sun Yat-sen Center for Global Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Social Work & Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.,Centre on Behavioral Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Lin X, Yu M, Jelinek GA, Simpson-Yap S, Neate S, Nag N. Greater Engagement with Health Information Is Associated with Adoption and Maintenance of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in People with MS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17165935. [PMID: 32824213 PMCID: PMC7460057 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17165935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Health communication offers an important means for patients to make informed decisions for illness self-management. We assessed how the level of engagement with selected health information at baseline is associated with the adoption and maintenance of lifestyle behaviours at a 5-year follow-up in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Non-engagers were compared to engagers of information delivered online and print (medium), and with engagers who additionally attended a live-in workshop (high). Engagement was assessed against lifestyle behaviours by log-binomial regression. Information engagers had higher education, and were less likely to have severe disability, clinically significant fatigue, or obesity. Medium and high baseline engagement was associated with adopting healthy behaviours for omega 3 supplementation (RR = 1.70; 95%CI: 1.02–2.84), physical activity (RR = 2.16; 95%CI: 1.03–4.55), and dairy non-consumption (RR = 3.98; 95%CI: 1.85–8.56) at 5 years; associations were stronger among high engagers. Only high baseline engagement was associated with maintaining behaviours from baseline to 5 years, specifically for omega-3 (RR = 1.26; 95%CI: 1.06–1.49) and vitamin D supplementation (RR = 1.26; 95%CI: 1.04–1.54) and dairy non-consumption (RR = 1.47; 95%CI: 1.03–2.10). Health communication that includes face-to-face information delivery and practical tools for implementation in daily living may be optimal for adopting and maintaining lifestyle behaviours in people with MS.
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- Xin Lin
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (X.L.); (M.Y.); (G.A.J.); (S.S.-Y.); (S.N.)
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (X.L.); (M.Y.); (G.A.J.); (S.S.-Y.); (S.N.)
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (X.L.); (M.Y.); (G.A.J.); (S.S.-Y.); (S.N.)
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (X.L.); (M.Y.); (G.A.J.); (S.S.-Y.); (S.N.)
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (X.L.); (M.Y.); (G.A.J.); (S.S.-Y.); (S.N.)
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia; (X.L.); (M.Y.); (G.A.J.); (S.S.-Y.); (S.N.)
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Neate SL, Taylor KL, Jelinek GA, De Livera AM, Brown CR, Weiland TJ. Taking active steps: Changes made by partners of people with multiple sclerosis who undertake lifestyle modification. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0212422. [PMID: 30817765 PMCID: PMC6394935 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Multiple sclerosis (MS), a demyelinating condition of the central nervous system with an unpredictable course, has a major impact on the lives of people with MS. Partners of people with MS may be significantly affected by the diagnosis, management and uncertainty around disease progression and may provide substantial support and care. Modification of lifestyle risk factors in conjunction with standard medical management has been associated with improved physical and mental quality of life. Adopting major lifestyle modification may have a multi-faceted impact on the person with MS and their partner. Experiences of partners of people with MS have been previously explored, but the experiences of partners of people with MS who adopt this strategy have not. As part of a larger study that aimed to explore partners’ lived experiences of and attitudes towards MS and lifestyle modification, this study reports the active steps and significant changes partners undertook to assist the person with MS and, at times, to also modify their own lives. Design Within an interpretive framework, using Heidegger’s phenomenological philosophy, a qualitative study of semi-structured interviews was conducted. Participants Aged greater than 18 years and in a spousal relationship with a person with MS who had undertaken an intensive residential lifestyle educational intervention promoting healthy lifestyle. Results Themes identified were: adjusting to lifestyle modification, understanding motivations and practical aspects of adjustment; seeking knowledge and support, exploring the ways partners sought positive support for themselves and the person with MS and abandoned negative influences; and embracing well-being, commitment and change, describing the major changes that partners made to their lives professionally and personally. Conclusions The experiences of these partners provide clinicians with insight into potential motivations and outcomes of lifestyle modification and suggest potentially positive aspects for those directly and indirectly affected by MS.
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- Sandra L. Neate
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Broadbent FJ, Swalwell JM. "I can do more than I thought I could": exploring the online blogs from the Sailing Sclerosis Oceans of Hope journey. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:880-886. [PMID: 30707622 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1510046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Background: Diagnosis of a chronic, unpredictable, and incurable disease such as multiple sclerosis can have profound effects on emotional wellbeing. The Sailing Sclerosis Foundation provided an opportunity for 94 individuals living with multiple sclerosis from 16 countries to challenge themselves by sailing aboard the Oceans of Hope yacht, as it circumnavigated the globe over a 17-month period in 2014 and 2015. We explored the psychosocial outcomes of this unique journey.Methods: Deductive thematic analysis was used to analyze 206 blogs posted online by participants to the Sailing Sclerosis website during and after their journey.Results: Four major themes were identified: (1) the challenges of the journey; (2) teamwork and camaraderie that arose from sharing a diagnosis in common; (3) reframing mindsets as people acknowledged and adjusted to their diagnosis; and (4) empowerment and personal growth with hope rediscovered. The blogs suggested psychosocial outcomes of the journey included lower levels of depression, better quality of life, more positive well-being, an increase in self-esteem, reduced anxiety, lower stress levels, and better life satisfaction, as well as increased social support and empowerment.Conclusion: Numerous psychosocial benefits are achievable when individuals with multiple sclerosis are provided with opportunities and support to challenge themselves.Implications for RehabilitationA diagnosis of multiple sclerosis does not necessarily have to mean a sedentary lifestyle and social isolation.Psychological adjustment to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, changes in mindset, and rediscovering hope and optimism can be achieved by adventurous means outside clinical settings.We encourage clinicians, policy makers, and funding bodies to think 'outside the box' when developing and supporting programs for individuals living with chronic illnesses.
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Taylor KL, Simpson S, Jelinek GA, Neate SL, De Livera AM, Brown CR, O'Kearney E, Marck CH, Weiland TJ. Longitudinal Associations of Modifiable Lifestyle Factors With Positive Depression-Screen Over 2.5-Years in an International Cohort of People Living With Multiple Sclerosis. Front Psychiatry 2018; 9:526. [PMID: 30425659 PMCID: PMC6218592 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background: Depression is common and has a significant impact on quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). A preventive management approach via modification of lifestyle risk factors holds potential benefits. We examined the relationship between modifiable lifestyle factors and depression risk and the change in depression over 2.5 years. Methods: Sample recruited using online platforms. 2,224 (88.9%) at baseline and 1,309 (93.4%) at 2.5 years follow up completed the necessary survey data. Depression risk was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) at baseline and Patient Health Questionniare-9 (PHQ-9) at 2.5-years follow-up. Multivariable regression models assessed the relationships between lifestyle factors and depression risk, adjusted for sex, age, fatigue, disability, antidepressant medication use, and baseline depression score, as appropriate. Results: The prevalence of depression risk at 2.5-years follow-up in this cohort was 14.5% using the PHQ-2 and 21.7% using the PHQ-9. Moderate alcohol intake, being a non-smoker, diet quality, no meat or dairy intake, vitamin D supplementation, omega 3 supplement use, regular exercise, and meditation at baseline were associated with lower frequencies of positive depression-screen 2.5 years later. Moderate alcohol intake was associated with greater likelihood of becoming depression-free and a lower likelihood of becoming depressed at 2.5-years follow-up. Meditating at least once a week was associated with a decreased frequency of losing depression risk, against our expectation. After adjusting for potential confounders, smoking, diet, physical activity, and vitamin D and omega-3 supplementation were not associated with a change in risk for depression. Conclusion: In a large prospective cohort study of people with MS and depression, in line with the emerging treatment paradigm of early intervention, these results suggest a role for some lifestyle factors in depression risk. Further studies should endeavor to explore the impact of positive lifestyle change and improving depression in people living with MS.
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- Keryn L. Taylor
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychosocial Cancer Care, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Health Equity, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC, Australia
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Health-related quality of life in clinically isolated syndrome and risk of conversion to multiple sclerosis. Neurol Sci 2018; 40:75-80. [PMID: 30255488 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-018-3582-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES A few studies have found that low scores on self-rated health and quality of life measures are associated with following worsening disability in multiple sclerosis (MS). We wanted to estimate the association between self-rated quality of life scores among patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) and the risk of subsequent conversion to definite MS. METHODS One hundred sixty-two patients from the GERONIMUS cohort with a symptom or sign suggestive of MS and without a definite diagnosis of MS at the time of inclusion were asked to evaluate their health-related quality of life according to MSQoL-54 scale. They were clinically assessed and mood and depression scales were applied. The association between the scores of these scales and the risk of converting to definite MS during a 5-year follow-up was estimated using the Cox- proportional hazard regression model. RESULTS Quality of life at examination was significantly lower compared to those of an age- and sex-adjusted general Italian population. During the follow-up, 116 patients (72%) converted to definite MS. No significant predictive effects were found for the summary scales of MSQol-54 or other scales. The estimates did not change after adjusting for age, sex, BMI, education, MRI findings, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score, and treatment at time of examination. CONCLUSION Persons with CIS in this cohort reported reduced self-rated quality of life compared to the general population, but variation in these scores was not associated with subsequent conversion from CIS to clinical definite MS.
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Rationale and design of the tele-exercise and multiple sclerosis (TEAMS) study: A comparative effectiveness trial between a clinic- and home-based telerehabilitation intervention for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) living in the deep south. Contemp Clin Trials 2018; 71:186-193. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Revised: 05/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Wang T, Jiang M, Ren Y, Liu Q, Zhao G, Cao C, Wang H. Health-Related Quality of Life of Community Thyroid Cancer Survivors in Hangzhou, China. Thyroid 2018; 28:1013-1023. [PMID: 29808769 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2017.0213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of community thyroid cancer survivors in Hangzhou, China, and to explore the important correlates defining HRQoL. METHODS All thyroid cancer patients who met study criteria in 183 communities were invited to participate (N = 1551). A self-administered questionnaire including collection of personal information and HRQoL instruments was completed by each participant (n = 970), with a response rate of 62.5%. HRQoL was assessed using the Short Form 36 Health Survey and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire. Data for comparison were derived from a representative Hangzhou community sample (N = 1790). After bivariate analyses, multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to investigate independent associations between socio-demographic variables, clinical characteristics, life-style behaviors, and HRQoL. RESULTS Information from 965 participants was available for analysis. A total of 92.1% were diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, known as the most common type of thyroid cancer. In general, thyroid cancer survivors have impaired quality of life compared to the age- and sex-matched reference population using the Short Form 36 Health Survey. Thyroid cancer survivors reported the highest level of fatigue and insomnia. Multivariable regression analyses showed that being employed, higher education, and per capita disposable income (24,000-56,000 ¥ per year), and undertaking 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week were independent correlates of high physical component summary scores, while being overweight or obese and having a higher dose of levothyroxine intake per day had a negative influence. Being employed, higher per capita disposable income (>56,000 ¥ per year), undertaking 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week, and eating more fruit were positively associated with mental component summary scores, while females and patients having more surgeries reported lower mental component summary scores. The global quality of life scale scores were associated with education, employment status, marital status, per capita disposable income, physical activity per week, fruit intake per day, and type of surgery. CONCLUSION Although patients with thyroid cancer have a very good prognosis overall, in this study, they often experienced more problems than the community reference population, independent of their age and sex. Sex, education, marital status, employment status, weight status, per capita disposable income, number of surgeries, type of surgery, physical activity per week, fruit intake, and levothyroxine intake per day are important correlates of HRQoL of thyroid cancer survivors. Awareness of these relevant factors could help healthcare professionals provide better supportive care.
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- Ting Wang
- 1 Department of Social Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- 1 Department of Social Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- 2 Department of Non-Communicable and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- 2 Department of Non-Communicable and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- 2 Department of Non-Communicable and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- 2 Department of Non-Communicable and Chronic Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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- 1 Department of Social Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine , Hangzhou, P.R. China
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Graffigna G, Barello S. Patient Health Engagement (PHE) model in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS): monitoring patients' engagement and psychological resilience in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:S517-S528. [PMID: 29629198 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.12.84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In the last decade, the humanization of medicine has contributed to an important shift in medical paradigms (from a doctor-centered to a patient-centered approach to care). This paradigm shift promoted a greater acknowledgement of patient engagement as a crucial asset for healthcare due to its benefits on both clinical outcomes and healthcare sustainability. Particularly, patient engagement should be considered a vital parameter for the healthcare system as well as it is a marker of the patients' ability to be resilient to the illness experience and thus to be an effective manager of his/her own health after the diagnosis. For this reason, measuring and promoting patient engagement both in chronic and acute care is today a priority for healthcare systems all over the world. In this contribution, the authors propose the Patient Health Engagement (PHE) model and the PHE scale as scientific and reliable tools to orient clinical actions and organizational strategies based on the patient engagement score. Particularly, this work discusses the implication of the adoption of these scientific tools in the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) experience and their potentialities for healthcare professionals working in thoracic surgery settings.
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- Guendalina Graffigna
- Department of Psychology, EngageMinds Hub Research Center, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, EngageMinds Hub Research Center, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
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Neate SL, Taylor KL, Jelinek GA, De Livera AM, Brown CR, Weiland TJ. Psychological Shift in Partners of People with Multiple Sclerosis Who Undertake Lifestyle Modification: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study. Front Psychol 2018; 9:15. [PMID: 29445346 PMCID: PMC5797767 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Introduction: Being in an intimate relationship with a person with multiple sclerosis (MS) may have a substantial impact on the partner's quality of life. Existing research has largely focused on negative impacts of MS for both people with MS (PwMS) and their partners and has sampled the population of partners of PwMS who have primarily adopted standard medical management only. Modifiable lifestyle factors have become increasingly recognized in the management of MS symptoms and disease progression. For partners of PwMS who have undertaken lifestyle modification as an additional strategy to minimize disease progression, the impacts, both positive and negative remain unexplored. This research is unique as it focuses on partners of PwMS who have attempted to adopt major lifestyle interventions outside of the prevailing paradigm of MS management. Aim: To explore and interpret the lived experiences of partners of PwMS who have adopted lifestyle modification, to understand partners' attitudes to and experiences of the effect of MS and lifestyle modification on their life, relationship and view of the future. Method: Design: a qualitative, interpretive, phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews. Participants: English-speaking; aged 18 years or more; in a spousal relationship for 12 months or more with a person with MS who had attended a residential lifestyle educational intervention and undertaken lifestyle modification. Analysis: Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed using NVivo™ software. Results: Twenty-one partners were interviewed. This paper reports one of the study's themes, the psychological shift experienced by partners of PwMS. Sub-themes included adaptation; loss and grief; difficult emotions; reframing, re-evaluating and re-prioritizing; hope and optimism; empowerment and taking control; and self-awareness, greater understanding and personal growth. Conclusion: Partners of PwMS who have undertaken lifestyle modification experienced a broad range of psychological adjustments. Whilst reflecting the potential difficulties that partners of PwMS may experience, this group experienced a range of positive psychological changes that add to the literature regarding partners' potential experiences and may provide hope for those in partnerships with people with MS. This study provides themes to potentially inform a quantitative study of a larger population of partners of PwMS.
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- Sandra L Neate
- Neuroepidemiolgy Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiolgy Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiolgy Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiolgy Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiolgy Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiolgy Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Yeshokumar AK, Gordon-Lipkin E, Arenivas A, Cohen J, Venkatesan A, Saylor D, Probasco JC. Neurobehavioral outcomes in autoimmune encephalitis. J Neuroimmunol 2017; 312:8-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2017.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Revised: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zimbudzi E, Lo C, Ranasinha S, Fulcher GR, Jan S, Kerr PG, Polkinghorne KR, Russell G, Walker RG, Zoungas S. Factors associated with patient activation in an Australian population with comorbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e017695. [PMID: 29061622 PMCID: PMC5665291 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the extent of patient activation and factors associated with activation in adults with comorbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING Renal/diabetes clinics of four tertiary hospitals across the two largest states of Australia. STUDY POPULATION Adult patients (over 18 years) with comorbid diabetes and CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patients completed the Patient Activation Measure, the Kidney Disease Quality of Life and demographic and clinical data survey from January to December 2014. Factors associated with patient activation were examined using χ2 or t-tests and linear regression. RESULTS Three hundred and five patients with median age of 68 (IQR 14.8) years were studied. They were evenly distributed across socioeconomic groups, stage of kidney disease and duration of diabetes but not gender. Approximately 46% reported low activation. In patients with low activation, the symptom/problem list, burden of kidney disease subscale and mental composite subscale scores were all significantly lower (all p<0.05). On multivariable analysis, factors associated with lower activation for all patients were older age, worse self-reported health in the burden of kidney disease subscale and lower self-care scores. Additionally, in men, worse self-reported health in the mental composite subscale was associated with lower activation and in women, worse self-reported health scores in the symptom problem list and greater renal impairment were associated with lower activation. CONCLUSION Findings from this study suggest that levels of activation are low in patients with diabetes and CKD. Older age and worse self-reported health were associated with lower activation. This data may serve as the basis for the development of interventions needed to enhance activation and outcomes for patients with diabetes and CKD.
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- Edward Zimbudzi
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Diabetes and Vascular Medicine Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, Westmead, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, School of Primary Health and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Diabetes and Vascular Medicine Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- The George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Lukmanji S, Pham T, Blaikie L, Clark C, Jetté N, Wiebe S, Bulloch A, Holroyd-Leduc J, Macrodimitris S, Mackie A, Patten SB. Online tools for individuals with depression and neurologic conditions: A scoping review. Neurol Clin Pract 2017; 7:344-353. [PMID: 29185556 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Patients with neurologic conditions commonly have depression. Online tools have the potential to improve outcomes in these patients in an efficient and accessible manner. We aimed to identify evidence-informed online tools for patients with comorbid neurologic conditions and depression. Methods A scoping review of online tools (free, publicly available, and not requiring a facilitator) for patients with depression and epilepsy, Parkinson disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), or migraine was conducted. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Controlled Trials were searched from database inception to January 2017 for all 5 neurologic conditions. Gray literature using Google and Google Scholar as well as app stores for both Android and Apple devices were searched. Self-management or self-efficacy online tools were not included unless they were specifically targeted at depression and one of the neurologic conditions and met the other eligibility criteria. Results Only 4 online tools were identified. Of these 4 tools, 2 were web-based self-management programs for patients with migraine or MS and depression. The other 2 were mobile apps for patients with PD or TBI and depression. No online tools were found for epilepsy. Conclusions There are limited depression tools for people with neurologic conditions that are evidence-informed, publicly available, and free. Future research should focus on the development of high-quality, evidence-based online tools targeted at neurologic patients.
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- Sara Lukmanji
- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Canada
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Waller M, Blomstrand A, Högberg T, Ariai N, Thorn J, Hange D, Björkelund C. A primary care lifestyle programme suitable for socioeconomically vulnerable groups - an observational study. Scand J Prim Health Care 2016; 34:352-359. [PMID: 27978782 PMCID: PMC5217284 DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2016.1248628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore whether a primary health care (PHC) health promotion programme reaches and engages socioeconomically vulnerable groups in a community to the same extent as higher socioeconomic groups. DESIGN Comparison of level of engagement and lifestyle improvements stratified by socioeconomic vulnerability level. SETTING Hisingen PHC catchment area (130,000 inhabitants) Gothenburg, Sweden. PARTICIPANTS Men and women aged 18-79, visiting any of the eight public PHC centres during an eight-month period 2007-2008, were presented with a short intervention health questionnaire and offered a health dialogue with a nurse, including a health profile, p-glucose and blood pressure check. Participants were classified according to four socioeconomic vulnerability factors: education, employment, ethnicity and living situation. RESULTS Out of 3691 participants, 27% had low education (Hisingen community level 23%), 18% were unemployed (community level 22%), and 16% were born outside Scandinavia (community level 22%). At the one-year follow-up, 2121 (57%) attended. At baseline, 3% of the individuals in the sample had three out of four socioeconomic vulnerability factors, 17% had two vulnerability factors, 43% had one vulnerability factor, and 37% had no vulnerability factors. Improved biological markers were seen in all vulnerability groups (1-3) and odds ratios for improvement were significantly higher in the most socioeconomically vulnerable group for smoking and stress compared to the group with no vulnerability factors. CONCLUSION Socioeconomically vulnerable groups were reached and lifestyle changes were accomplished to the same extent as in the higher socioeconomic groups in a PHC lifestyle intervention programme. KEY POINTS Primary care plays a major part in prevention of chronic diseases. However, non-pharmacological primary and secondary prevention is often less successful, especially concerning socioeconomically vulnerable groups. The health promoting intervention programme "Pro-Health" reached and engaged socioeconomically vulnerable groups. Participants from the socioeconomically vulnerable groups had comparable odds for lifestyle improvements after one year, compared to participants without vulnerability factors.
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- Maria Waller
- CONTACT Maria Waller Department of Primary Health Care, Institute of Medicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 454, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Marck CH, Neate SL, Taylor KL, Weiland TJ, Jelinek GA. Prevalence of Comorbidities, Overweight and Obesity in an International Sample of People with Multiple Sclerosis and Associations with Modifiable Lifestyle Factors. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0148573. [PMID: 26849357 PMCID: PMC4743906 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disorder, often affecting young people. Comorbid disorders such as depression, anxiety and hypertension are common and can affect disease course, treatment, and quality of life (QOL) of people with MS (PwMS). The associations between comorbidities, body mass index (BMI) and health outcomes are not well studied in MS, although research shows most PwMS are overweight. Most data on the prevalence of comorbidities and obesity in PwMS comes from North American populations. This study describes the prevalence of comorbidities, overweight and obesity and associations with modifiable factors in an international sample of PwMS recruited online through social media, MS societies and websites. The online survey consisted of validated and researcher-devised instruments to assess self-reported health outcomes and lifestyle behaviors. Of the 2399 respondents, 22.5% were overweight, 19.4% were obese and 67.2% reported at least one comorbidity, with back pain (36.2%), depression (31.7%), anxiety (29.1%) and arthritis (13.7%) most prevalent and most limiting in daily activities. Obesity and most comorbid disorders were significantly more prevalent in North America. Obese participants were more likely to have comorbidities, especially diabetes (OR 4.8) and high blood pressure (OR 4.5) but also depression (OR 2.2). Being overweight, obese, or a former, or current smoker was associated with an increase in the number of comorbidities; while healthy diet, physical activity (borderline significant) and moderate alcohol consumption were associated with decreased number of comorbidities. Increasing number of comorbidities was related to worse QOL, increased odds of disability and prior relapse. Obese PwMS had higher odds of disability and lower QOL. The associations between BMI, comorbidities and health outcomes are likely to be bi-directional and associated with lifestyle behaviors. Preventing and treating comorbid disorders and obesity in PwMS is warranted, and advice regarding healthy and risky lifestyle may assist in improving health outcomes.
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- Claudia Helena Marck
- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Neuroepidemiology Unit, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Pavliscsak H, Little JR, Poropatich RK, McVeigh FL, Tong J, Tillman JS, Smith CH, Fonda SJ. Assessment of patient engagement with a mobile application among service members in transition. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2015; 23:110-8. [PMID: 26363048 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocv121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This article examines engagement with a mobile application ("mCare") for wounded Service Members rehabilitating in their communities. Many had behavioral health problems, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS). The article also examines associations between Service Members' background characteristics and their engagement with mCare. MATERIALS AND METHODS This analysis included participants who received mCare (n = 95) in a randomized controlled trial. mCare participants received status questionnaires daily for up to 36 weeks. Participant engagement encompasses exposure to mCare, percentage of questionnaires responded to, and response time. Participants were grouped by health status-that is, presence/absence of behavioral health problems, PTS, and/or TBI. Histograms and regression analyses examined engagement by participants' health status and background characteristics. RESULTS Exposure to mCare did not differ by health status. Participants usually responded to ≥60% of the questionnaires weekly, generally in ≤10 h; however, participants with behavioral health problems had several weeks with <50% response and the longest response times. Total questionnaires responded to and response time did not differ statistically by health status. Older age and higher General Well-Being Schedule scores were associated with greater and faster response. DISCUSSION The sustained response to the questionnaires suggests engagement. Overall level of response surpassed trends reported for American's usage of mobile applications. With a few exceptions, Service Members engaged with mCare irrespective of health status. CONCLUSION Mobile health has the potential to increase the quantity and quality of patient-provider communications in a community-based, rehabilitation care setting, above that of standard care.
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- Holly Pavliscsak
- mHealth Research Project Manager, The Geneva Foundation, Assigned to the Mobile Health Care Innovation Center (MHIC), Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), Fort Gordon, GA 30905,
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- Laboratory Lead, Mobile Health Innovation Center, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Gordon, GA, USA,
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- Executive Director, Center for Military Medicine Research, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA,
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- Chief Scientist, Advanced Technology and Innovation Laboratory, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center, United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, MD, UA,
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- Engagement Manager, IMS Health, Government Solutions, Washington, DC, USA,
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- Former, PI, COL (Ret) Army, currently Director of Integrated Disability Evaluation System, Fort Gordon, GA USA,
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- Former, Principal Investigator, COL (Ret) Army, currently, Case Management Coordinator, Quality Management and Development, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Richmond, VA,
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- Principal Investigator and Senior Scientist, Geneva Research Foundation, Located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Endocrinology Department, Bethesda, MD, USA,
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